INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162375, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 75 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic. Bone screw for intramedullary rod fixation.
FDA Recall Z-0944-2013 · Posted 2013-03-13
Recalling FirmSmith & Nephew Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJDS
Date Initiated2013-02-07
Date Terminated2016-01-11
Product Quantity90 units
Reason for Recall
75 mm screws were packaged and labeled using an 80 mm screw outer box and label, while 80 mm screws were packaged and labeled using a 75 mm screw outer box and label.
Firm Action
Smith & Nephew sales representatives and Smith & Nephew international distributors were notified of problem and the recall via email on February 7, 2013. They were instructed to cease use and distribution of the product and quarantine for return. Non responding consignees were notified again on February 28, 2013 by email. Hospitals were notified by letter beginning on February 7, 2013. Smith & Nephew also contacted the surgeons who implanted the screws by letter the week of February 11th.
For questions regarding this recall call 978-749-1330.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including NM, TN, TX, NC, CA, MI, KY, MA, NJ, OH, and HI. Internationally to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, and Chile.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.